Which Sri Lankan island was sold for 1.2 US dollars? ; the French in Ceylon | Lost & Forgotten

[@staunchmuslim7018]

Dr Zameer Careem, is such a talent, Gosh, he speaks without any notes, every week, doesn't stammer, no pauses, and has a wonderful flow of words, very articulate and he reminds me of those Colonial period teachers at Mount.

[@bornforbanning]

Stop giving ass...

[@chinthakaabeysinghe6758]

This interview is excellent as always. Dr Zameer Careem is a Brilliant historian, very posh, eloquent, and knowledgeable historian. The Government should recognise his talent, and appoint him as an Ambassador of Sri Lanka, as he is absolutely fit for the job. BRAVO !!!

[@bornforbanning]

Stop giving ass...

[@bornforbanning]

@jumping Lankan no. My issue is not with Dr Careem. My issue with all the people jumping on here as if this is some amazing scientific discovery, when in reality a) we learned about the De La Hey/Rajasinha treaty as well as most of the rest spoken about here in Grade 8 (if you did your O levels before 2000), and that we don’t see Colombo liberals going into paroxysms of delight when there are much more in depth programmes by the likes of Dr Raj Somadeva that none of these same delighted folks give any regard to (despite him covering similar topics)- is this because he doesn’t speak in a fake accent in English?

[@georgedekretser1790]

I am glad to see someone young, wise and eloquent explain Sri Lankan history so well. I randomly came across this interview on the French, and its amazing. My granddad was a Burgher from Ceylon, who migrated to Aussie in the 1960s.Dr Careem has got the potential to be the Sri Lankan Shashi Tharoor. I wish the host/interviewer would be a bit excited, and energetic, rather than sounding dreadful and uninterested.

[@maashaniffaron4673]

I am very proud of this young lad, Dr Zameer Careem. His Memory and eloquence are worthy of praise. True gentleman, and I do hope, that the Government would take steps to retain him in the country, HE IS A TREASURE, our nation needs more professors of this calibre, if not he too would migrate and join the rest of his family in the UK

[@shirleyaaron2169]

I fully agree he is a National Treasure. Well read and knowledgeable in all Historical facts. I love listening to him. God Bless him and protect him and his Family.

[@michaelrockstar8281]

Dr Careem, a young 28 year old guy with such sharp memory, brilliant speaker, and he is a knowledge factory. This boy needs to be recognised for his immense talent, if not he too would migrate, and we would end up with dumbos.

[@bornforbanning]

Let him migrate then, who the hell cares? He’s just parroting out facts that are well documented- if people are that ignorant then that is there problem

[@bornforbanning]

@jumping Lankan I have already responded to your habit of ‘jumping in’ (as your name aptly suggests) as you seem to not understand what the actual issue is. Nobody cares about fake accent scripted dramas by Maharaja, rehashing topics we learned about in Grade 8 (although Colombo english speaking community’s memory appears short). If you want to hear real history look up the likes of Dr Nira Wickremasinghe or Dr Sujit Sivasundaram at Cambridge University for Sri Lankans who are flying the historical flag- not people will political agendas

[@michaelrockstar8281]

@@bornforbanning What makes you think that Dr Careem has a political agenda. Firstly, he is of mixed heritage, he is partly Sri Lankan, and spent many years abroad, yet he is dedicated to raising awareness on the history and heritage of this country, which is truly commendable, stop insulting the way he speaks. What is your problem with his accent, you expect everyone to sound the same, are you insane, seems like you are, so please get yourself admitted into an asylum. Stop trying to sabotage the work of a hard working young lad, with your idiotic comments.

[@bornforbanning]

@@michaelrockstar8281 I think you’ve answered your own question there, dumbass

[@truecomrade975]

There is no reason to argue, or take sides. I am sure Dr Careem and other professors aren't bothered at all about who likes and dislikes their programs, they don't care whether people like thejr accent. They all try to impart their knowledge on us, through their programs, they are all talented, and are unique and hard-working. Dr Careem is still at his early stages, as he is still young, and if he continues his good work he will achive the status of prominent historians. More so, we cannot accuse or question Dr Careem, if Colombo high society happens to watch his program, its great, I find the program interesting because its understandable and simple, and the guy is young, so people support him.

[@vimsen2221]

Dr Careem is an Encyclopedia. Excellent Presentation.

[@apsarakarunaratne7167]

Another excellent episode by Dr. Zameer Careem! I'm amazed at the sheer amount of research, reading & hard work that goes into every single episode. Historians of his calibre & training are much needed for Sri Lanka in the present times.

[@harishnada8125]

Definitely

[@soniajfernando]

Dr. Zameer Careem reveals his great enthusiasm in the topic and, coupled with his great knowledge of the subject, the audience is quite spellbound and greatly enthused.

[@angelopaththamperuma9969]

while searching for some program I accidentally start watching this program, amazing I couldn't stop watching this as his way of presentation, good luck young man

[@palithasenanayake4684]

Very interesting and Dr, Careem is very impressive

[@feroziyacader1096]

Dr. Zameer, excellent presentation, Msha allah,

[@charithdesilva8682]

Simply the best !

[@dmindikap]

Nice review.. I've never heard of this invasion earlier ..!

[@sidwinsallay9553]

Well read and knowledgeable...

[@siriekenayake9770]

Excellent way of vocal presentation about the part of our history, Dr Careem expressed it short and sweet, congratulations Dr.

[@lankendratik8818]

worthy topic to discuss!!

[@ziyanelame2198]

Very good excellent perfect knowledge about our motherland Ceylon

[@sujeevarodrigo9769]

This is excellent.. loads of information, marvelous presentation 32mnts and 33 seconds was just a moment.. well done!

[@jeremyreid8315]

Excellent, Thank You

[@kaleelururrahman6059]

brilliant young man who may have many yet unknown sagas of Srilanka.May almighty shower blessings on his health and memory..

[@shirleyaaron2169]

Another excellent presentation by Dr. Careem.

[@jlb396]

It’s very interesting the way Zameer documenting… Enjoyed Thank you MTV

[@asithalk]

He is genius..but he emphasized, now we are Sri Lankans! that’s the conclusion..

[@wasanthaheva2566]

Wonderful insight indeed.

[@engjayah]

Dr. Zameer you have well presented details about the French in Ceylon.

[@thambirajahselvarasa7070]

Exzellent !!

[@roydharma6645]

Excellent Presentation.. I've never heard of this invasion earlier ..!

[@baraka094]

And today the chinese took Colombo port city and Hambantota without firing à single shot

[@buitenlandersgroef2861]

Power of loans my friend, poweful than a bullet and chaotic

[@baraka094]

@@buitenlandersgroef2861 debt leads to slavery. This was why interest is prohibited in all religion.

[@kpfelixperera3686]

Superb programme

[@eksathweerekoon8793]

Wonderful and outstanding scholar!

[@Martinsathiyanesan]

Excellent questions Hassan , Dr. Careem is at a different level in terms of his knowledge.

[@hoolaiboo]

....wow...!!!

[@nelumsanjay4696]

very interesting

[@rtonaldondaatje2869]

Very interesting.

[@roshandesilva8854]

Very impressive 👍

[@donmudit2257]

He knows good history..I'm award many of he said but many of Muslims hardly study History esp period before 9 AD..

[@rupamonerawela3413]

The british admiral of the p&o next was in Galle and got de silva gunawarden, great great grandfather to build him thistle court. He was an Irish and named thistle court I did some research on this which I will write in detail later

[@whatlikeitshard1090]

Someone please clarify this for me but the surname Rabel is of French Origin as I’ve found. I just need to know how to trace the Ancestor bearing that name. There are Rabels all over Sri Lanka.

[@mrsanchaz2003]

Why is there no audio?

[@antonsamarasinghe3848]

Can give what happened in king Don John Daremapala , who is Fr Don Philip Yamasingha Banda first Sri Lankan Catholic priest

[@pirinava121]

AT ANY TIME WAS MULLAITHIVU UNDER FRENCH CONTROL.?

[@donmudit2257]

Yeah but not so long..

[@lbcthinkingoutloud3427]

Can you try to speak not too-fast. Bit of a monologue I guess than an interview.

[@georgedekretser1790]

In my opinion, this dude's speed is normal, and I don't think its a monologue. You can always reduce the speed on KZbin and watch it.

[@lbcthinkingoutloud3427]

@@georgedekretser1790 well if you check out how professional people speak on tv and interviews you find they much focused and calm. Didn’t realise he was in a hurry to catch a train ! Check out BBC, Cnn or other international channels, you may find how people present their ideas.

[@gurulurajatv7541]

guruluraja TV

[@harishramaswamy9282]

Some historian/doctor Zameer Careem, who is of Afghan-Pakistani origin, is speaking about Sri Lankan history and you guys are supporting him. He should be shipped off to some refugee camp. Just because one receives foreign education, and has command over the English language, doesn't qualify him/her to speak about Sri Lanka. This foreign mixed race guy should be shunned not praised. such a shame !!!

[@tharanganikarunaratne872]

This clearly shows your level of upbringing and education. One's inability to appreciate talent and brilliance of another is nothing but a sign of depravity. I think it is high time you shed the refugee in you and break free of hatred, incapacity, and insecurity. May you be happy and content!

[@tharanganikarunaratne872]

You are a refuge of your own insecurities it seems. May you gain wisdom to take delight in the success and brilliance of others!

[@lbcthinkingoutloud3427]

Harish you are either very sick man or very jealous of him . You have no valid argument except irrational prejudice towards a section of people of our own country. However he needs to speak slow instead of parroting.

[@lbcthinkingoutloud3427]

@@tharanganikarunaratne872 yes that harish guy is sick and no basic awareness of the world we live in today.

[@loftdeanfaz294]

Wait he will speak regarding Tamil diaspora 🤣 rama sammy

[@bethesdaaquariums]

pissu huththek wage theory tika kiyogen kiyogena yanna epa bun.. poddak take time to breathe, and explain stuff. otherwise you are nothing but just trying show-off your knowledge..

[@musicfromakorgkronosxpa4xa17]

You sound like a typical uneducated idiot. Stop trying to write Sinhala using the English alphabet. If you are unable to join the conversation in English it is best to keep your trap shut. You probably have not heard the saying "A wise man speaks because he has something to say, A fool speaks because he feels he must say something."